Combines historic film clips, an analysis of the facts behind the decision to drop the atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima, and personal interviews with the men who helped make the decision in an attempt to answer questions about how and why the decision was made.
Reviewer:
Dodsworth the Cat
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August 10, 2024 Subject:
Should The Bomb Be Dropped?
These NBC "White Paper" specials were always well put-together. This one is a treasure as the people involved (save Truman) were interviewed. This EB version
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is chopped down from a 90-minute documentary broadcast on NBC on Jan. 5, 1965. Shooting began the previous August. Even with the edits, this is a compelling film to watch.
Reviewer:
Oswald Foundation
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December 16, 2017 Subject:
President Truman good job!
It is clear by the evidence presented here that dropping the bomb shortened the war. Look at Japan today, they agree. Only a fool would disagree.
Reviewer:
Spuzz
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December 8, 2017 Subject:
Arrrrrgh
VERY Interesting film about the lead up to the U.S.'s decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan. Filled with fascinating interviews both on the Japan
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side and the U.S. side, this leads to an impression that perhaps dropping the bomb wasn't really necessary. Oppenheimer especially looks guilt ridden about the whole thing.